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November 10 | 11:00 AM
Charles Miller Ltd

252 - A DECORATIVE WOODEN MOULDING FROM THE HULL OF THE ROYAL YACHT VICTORIA & ALBERT III, 1899

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Estimation

£150 - 250 (€170 - 300)

Sale fees

28.8%

A DECORATIVE WOODEN MOULDING FROM THE HULL OF THE ROYAL YACHT VICTORIA & ALBERT III, 1899 painted gilt wooden roping connected to ebonised base -- 10¼in. (26cm.) long; together with a letter of provenance (2) Provenance: Rear-Admiral John Yelverton Thompson (1909-1998), and thence by descent. Letter: When the Royal Yacht Victoria & Albert was launched in 1899, it very nearly capsized and every effort was made to reduce top-weight. Two of her masts were made telescopic and could be reduced at sea. Two bands of bronze rope moulding each side, were removed and were replaced by similar roping in balsa wood.

Auction details

Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art
Tuesday, November 10
11:00 AM
300 Munster Road
SW6 6BH London, United Kingdom
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Charles Miller Ltd +44 2 07 80 65 530 enquiries@charlesmillerltd.com
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